Americans are currently living longer than ever before thanks to revolutions in healthcare and medical technology. Researchers estimate that the average lifespan is now nearly twelve years longer than it was in the 1940s. As a result, the estate planning approach...
Month: August 2015
How to select an estate planning attorney
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Aug 26, 2015 | Estate Planning
Choosing a legal professional to guide the process of creating a comprehensive estate plan is an important task. The individual who is trusted with this role will have a great deal of impact on the finished product, and New Jersey residents should take the time and...
Why young people need to consider estate planning
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Aug 22, 2015 | Estate Planning
Many In New Jersey are aware of the tragic death of Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of the late singer Whitney Houston and her former husband, Bobby Brown. Bobbi Kristina was in a comatose state for six months after being found face-down within a bathtub in her...
Procrastination a serious obstacle within estate planning
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Aug 20, 2015 | Estate Planning
Few New Jersey readers are completely free from the dangers of procrastination. It is normal for an individual to postpone tasks that he or she feels are onerous, unnecessary or simply undesirable. For many of us, the act of procrastination is elevated to something of...
A brief yearly estate planning checklist
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Aug 15, 2015 | Estate Planning
Virtually all New Jersey residents are aware that having a clearly drafted estate plan is key to achieving the goal of a smooth transfer of assets at the time of one's death. That said, few people are aware that estate planning is not a to-do item that is completed...
The role of executor within the estate planning process
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Aug 13, 2015 | Estate Planning
Creating a properly drafted will is an important part of ensuring that one's assets are distributed to the proper heirs when the time comes. Another aspect of estate planning involves determining who should be appointed as the executor of one's will. This is an...
Is do-it-yourself estate planning a cost-saving win?
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Aug 8, 2015 | Estate Planning
In today's economy, New Jersey residents are looking for the best possible value in all areas of their lives. Whether it is clipping coupons or shopping for the most fuel-efficient vehicle, people want to get the most for their money, and save in every area possible....
Addressing lesser possessions within estate planning
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Aug 6, 2015 | Estate Planning
When most New Jersey residents are working on their estate plans, they focus on the manner in which sizeable assets will be distributed among their chosen heirs. Wills usually refer to real estate, vehicles, investments and other items of significant value. For many,...
Facebook offers new estate planning tool
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Aug 1, 2015 | Estate Planning
More and more New Jersey residents are using social media to stay connected to friends and family, and to make new connections with others who share similar interests. Among social media, Facebook remains one of the most popular choices. For some, an event has not...
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